A view of iconic Times Square, which intersects Midtown Manhattan at 7th Avenue and Broadway. From the 1800s to 1904, this important crossroad was known as Longacre Square. The square was renamed to Times Square after the New York Times skyscraper opened here on April 8, 1904. Over the next century, Times Square has been associated with celebrities, depression and danger, illegal activities, and commercial growth. Today, Times Square is a world famous location for tourists, Broadway theater shows, hotels, restaurants, and electric advertisements. On New Years Eve, approximately 1 million people crowd Times Square to celebrate the new year and the dropping of the Times Square Ball.

A view high above New York City from The Top of the Rock. The observation deck is located on the 70th floor of the GE Building at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Closed to the public since 1986, the Top of the Rock underwent a $75 million renovation, and once again reopened on November 1, 2005. Manhattan can be seen bounded by the Hudson River on the right and the East River on the left. Other famous landmarks that can be viewed include the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building.

This view of downtown Seattle is taken from Queen Anne Hill at Kerry Park. This park was given to the city in 1927 for all those to enjoy. The 605 foot Space Needle, which opened for the 1962 World's Fair, can be seen in the center. Elliott Bay is on the right, while Mt. Mount Rainier can slightly be seen in the background at 14,411 feet.